Regional Equipment Tech Supervisor

wasteprocareers; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a maintenance leader to maximize fleet performance through expert diagnostics, repair, and proactive planning. You will drive maintenance strategies and ensure consistent reliability across the fleet.

You will train and mentor local maintenance staff and equipment operators, schedule daily work, document repairs, and uphold safety and quality standards across sites. This is a full-time, on-site role with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to read schematics to diagnose mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain a tool set for most equipment repairs; specialty tools provided.
• Willingness to travel to other site locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily work planning/scheduling of local operators and site personnel.
• Diagnose, coordinate and repair equipment to meet Waste Pro standards.
• Document and track maintenance, repairs, parts ordering and 3rd party activities.
• Train/mentor local maintenance staff and equipment operators.
• Monitor safety, quality, and housekeeping; uphold OSHA requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics & repair

Maintenance planning

Team mentoring

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Join Waste Pro as a key maintenance leader responsible for maximizing fleet performance. If you excel in heavy equipment diagnostics, repair, and team development, this role puts you at the center of planning, training, and maintaining equipment to our industry-leading standards.

Candidate must have vast knowledge of heavy equipment fleet maintenance management, diagnostic and repair capability, ability to plan and schedule maintenance, ability to train/mentor local maintenance support and equipment operators.

Handle daily work planning/scheduling of local operators and site personnel on equipment inspection, lubrication, problem identification etc.

Document and track all maintenance, repairs, parts ordering and 3rd party activities.

Diagnose, coordinate and/or repair equipment as needed to maintain at or above Waste Pro standards.

Support equipment operations through ongoing coaching and mentoring proper operating procedures and minor inspection/maintenance. Such as equipment cleanliness, daily blow down process, cab cleanliness etc.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adhere to all Osha and company safety requirements and policy.
• Teach, mentor operators on daily Pre/Post requirements, monitor quality and thoroughness.
• Self-administer all purchasing, R/O's, 3rd party activities as part of the requirements.
• In conjunction with onsite team, Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles, with operators or directly when higher knowledge and skill is necessary.
• When repairs are completed, utilize and support local staff working in concert with your role.
• Conduct on-time routine inspection in conjunction with equipment operators and/or onsite equipment support staff, Identify all defects. document findings and plan/schedule repair using dossier maintenance software.
• In conjunction with the Site manager and Director of Heavy Equipment Maintenance plan/schedule found work from inspection (hereby called PMI)
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, utilize knowledge, data and identify when/if additional support is required.
• When 3rd party is utilized to confirm through inspection the work was completed to expectations and plan.
• Review invoicing and work completed to provide confirmation to accounting and Director of Heavy Equipment maintenance prior to payment.
• Maintain parts inventory to support routine maintenance at multiple sites
• Demonstrate ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform necessary repairs utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools
• Record and document the diagnoses and procedures, order necessary parts, and estimate time to complete equipment repairs
• Attend and successfully completes required technician and supervisory training classes as determined by HR and Fleet Maintenance
• Maintain working knowledge of the hazards and practical application of safety precautions common to equipment.
• Address any safety concerns identified at sites through site manager and/Director of heavy equipment maintenance.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work area including facilities, service equipment including assigned vehicle and tooling.
• On-call for breakdowns. This position will be primarily first shift hours Monday -- Friday, each day is considered a 10 hr. workday.
• with occasional 2nd shift overlap and occasional Saturday work depending on project schedules
• Travel to other company locations for support which can include overnight stays.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong Data integrity skills are required for entering repair orders, charging parts and labor to company owned assets
• 4+ years Heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience required
• Must have a valid Driver's License and DOT Medical Card
• Ability to read schematics to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and CAN/BUS systems
• Must maintain a necessary set of tools to, disassemble, and reassemble components for most equipment repairs (specialty tools are provided)
• Basic oxy/acetylene cutting and welding skills
• ASE Certifications Preferred not required with prerequisite experience
• CDL Preferred, not required

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Exposure to chemical and residential waste.
• Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching, Lifting
• Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day

• Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 50 and 100 times a day
• Physically able to lift 50 to 75 pounds from the floor to waist height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to shoulder height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds form the floor to overhead unassisted
• Physically able to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) bend at the knees and waist
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) reach over your head or reach out with extended arms to perform work
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) twist at the waist to perform work
• Physically able to work in extreme temperatures and weather environments (road calls)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal setting for this job is: Inside and Outside with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.